CEOInterviews.AI
Start App
Try: AI strategy tariffs earnings guidance layoffs interest rates growth

Jeffrey Donnelly

Chief Executive Officer & Director, DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY CO

Search every verified Jeffrey Donnelly interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jeffrey Donnelly, CEO of DiamondRock Hospitality, has recently discussed the company’s performance and outlook in interviews at industry conferences and on NYSE TV. In June 2026, he stated that business had been strong in 2026, citing increased conviction in the U.S. economy and noting that demand across business, leisure, and group travel channels was growing simultaneously for the first time in several years. He expressed optimism about a potential multi-year recovery in lodging, pointing to favorable demographic trends, a preference for experiences over things, and limited new hotel supply. He also mentioned that special events like the Super Bowl and FIFA would provide some benefit to the portfolio, though he described the FIFA impact as small. In earlier appearances from June 2025, Donnelly emphasized the company’s focus on driving funds from operations (FFO) per share and free cash flow per share, noting that the hotel industry had historically underperformed due to poor capital allocation. He reported that corporate transient demand was strong, while leisure demand was softer, and said bookings for 2026 were up in the double digits. He also discussed capital market conditions, describing a disconnect between buyers and sellers in hotel transactions, and indicated that the company aimed to grow its portfolio through acquisitions. During the same period, he celebrated DiamondRock’s 20th anniversary of listing on the NYSE, describing the company as the largest owner of destination resorts in the U.S. with 36 properties and about 10,000 rooms.

Recent appearances

The summary and quote tags on this profile are produced with AI assistance from verified, first-person interview transcripts, then checked by our team to confirm the speaker's identity and the accuracy of every quote. See how we verify →